Back by popular demand at the Lyman Museum, Hawai‘i Island historian Boyd D. Bond reprises the tales of some of the lesser known rulers of the Hawaiian monarchy, on two occasions: Monday evening, August 15, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and the following afternoon, Tuesday, August 16, 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Basically Books in Downtown Hilo is hosting a Childrenʻs Book Event for Augustʻs First Friday Art Walk in Hilo!

On Friday, July 15, non-members who bring two cans of food per person can visit the Lyman Museum at no charge!

On Monday, July 11, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the Lyman Museum, Hawai‘i Island historian Boyd D. Bond surveys the who, what, when, where, and why of this turning point in the development of modern Hawai‘i.

Join Kele Kanahele for a workshop at the Lyman Museum where heʻll teach you how to make a shell necklace using Niʻihau shells! The workshop takes place on two different days and is SURE to fill up! 

First Friday in July brings an evening of poetry and prose starting at 6:00PM at Basically Books, located in historic Downtown Hilo! Be sure to check out the rest of the First Friday events by clicking here! 

On Monday, June 27, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the Lyman Museum, UH-Hilo graduate student in entomology, Jessica Kirkpatrick, describes the five endemic insect groups at home on this majestic mountain, and how they function within its ecosystem. Her current research focuses on the wēkiu bug, a carnivorous scavenger that sucks the blood […]

On June 3rd at 6:00 PM, Basically Books is hosting a fantastic Science Fiction and Fantasy author event. Talk story with D.S Thornton, a local YA Sci-Fi author. In her new book, Scrap City, Jerome Barnes meets Arkie in the local junkyard. Arkie is a Scrapper from Smithytowne, far beneath the surface, where everything — […]

Destination Hilo is proud to present Hilo Hula Tuesdays at the Mo’oheau Bandstand from 11AM to 12 noon. With Hilo’s own Ku’ehu Mauga as Emcee, this month’s schedule is as follows: February 2nd: Lono Kanaka’ole Trio February 9th: Ke Ola Pono No Na Kupuna February 16th: Stan Kaina with hula maiden, Noe Noe Kekaualua February […]

Destination Hilo is proud to present Hilo Hula Tuesdays at the Mo’oheau Bandstand from 11AM to 12 noon. With Hilo’s own Ku’ehu Mauga as Emcee, this month’s schedule is as follows: January 5th: Bruddah Waltah Aipolani January 12th: Aunty Diana Aki January 19th: Ben Kaili with hula maiden, Noe Noe Kekaualua January 26th: Ke Ola […]